Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Mayor Keith Cantrell invited the public to the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, held Thursday morning at the Fox Fire Station. Several people attended the event and joined in prayers for guidance and blessings throughout the community. City employees Donnie Trout, Barbara Rodgers and Gary Hassell, and Marilyn Cantrell, wife of Mayor…
Read MoreVideo board sponsors thanked by LHS Administrators
By Shari Harris, Publisher The generous donations by six businesses have made it possible for the Licking School District to purchase a new video board and scoreboard for the high school gymnasium. Four Anchor sponsorships have been made, and the names of Progressive Ozark Bank, Rinne Pharmacy, Rinne Tire Pros and Town & Country Bank…
Read MoreThe Merry Table
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Merry Table restaurant celebrated their Grand Opening last Thursday, with an appealing array of offerings on the menu for family dining at reasonable prices. The Merry Table is located at 205 Hickory Street, with the entry on Park St. The building was the old Masonic Lodge, which is across…
Read MoreA day for kids at Montauk State Park
By Shari Harris, Publisher Montauk State Park held their Kids’ Free Fishing Day on Saturday, May 4. The spring branch from the CCC Spillway to the Social Hole was reserved for youth age 15 and under, and several booths were set up to display different aspects of the great outdoors to those attending. At the…
Read MoreHopyskitchen holds Ribbon Cutting
92nd Annual FFA Banquet
The Licking FFA Chapter held their 92nd Annual FFA Banquet Friday at the Sherman Hill Field House in Licking. A meal of pork loin, cheesy hashbrowns, baked beans and pasta salad was enjoyed by over 140 members and guests. Thirty-three Greenhand FFA degrees were announced, including Blake Ammons, Zach Barker, Brandon Blake, Ella Bonine, Vanessa…
Read MoreGold and Silver in State Music competition
LHS Athletic Banquet held
The LHS Athletic Banquet was held Thursday, May 2, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Athletic Director Phillip Gambill paid tribute to Mr. Rick Mosher and Mr. Gary Cook, recognizing them for their service and dedication to the student athletes of Licking schools. Gambill recognized the students who worked hard in their sports and the…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball recognizes seniors
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING, Mo. – For the second consecutive week, weather interfered with the schedule and the Licking Wildcats were only able to play a couple of games. Game summaries are below: LICKING 5, WAYNESVILLE 0 SALEM, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats opened play in the Salem Tournament on Friday with a 5-0…
Read MoreLady ’Cats win District Track & Field meet
The Licking High School Track & Field team traveled to Cuba Saturday for their District meet. The Lady ’Cats team won the meet with 123 points after 19 events. Thirteen LHS athletes in 16 events will be advancing to Sectionals on Saturday, May 11, at Blue Eye. District meet results that were qualifiers included two…
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